Sockets not working

[dixxy666]

Dont know if this is the right place to post this as its my first time! ok so i plug a martindale in to a soket and get 2 green lights meaning its wired properly but a beeping noise (not continuous), then when i use the socket the appliance doesnt work!! any ideas why this is???

Many thanks

 

[nrbspark]

Have you checked the fuse in the appliance mate ?

Also you can check to see if you martindale is doing the right thing if you check it in a socket outlet that you know is working correctly.

Just use a methodical process, hope this helps.

 

[Guest123]

Hi

What make is your socket tester???

Most socket testers I've come across emit a continuous beep when wiring is correct with 3 green lights. The fact that it does actually light up and make an intermittent beeping but the appliance doesn't work suggests two things....1 - the appliance is faulty, 2 - there is a neutral fault on the socket circuit.

 

[dixxy666]

yes mate they both work on a socket that is sound!! dont know why the martindale makes the intermediate beeping noise either?? i really need this to work tomorrow! theres a voltage there and wired correct.... i dont get it!
Thanks

lenny

not sure what the make is but it is def wired correct at the socket end and and the tester says its correct and has 2 green lights which is right. the applience def works as proved it on a seperate socket.the neutral fault is prob my best bet then!
Thanks for your time

 

[mechelec]

I have had new socket outlets that have been faulty, try swapping, if not the outlet try usual fixed wiring tests

 

[steamboatwilly]

If you're sure the sockets are wired correctly it might be voltage drop where the appliance is being fussy?

Check the voltage at the socket.....I had a circuit in an office in London years ago where a printer would not work....socket had 230V and the printer would not work below 235V.

 

[kung]

Didnt we have a post like this not long ago ? as lenny said could be a neutral fault loose connection breaking down under load or nicked cable after diy etc do you have an insulation tester ? might be worth running the 500v ir test.
By the way if i havent already said hello and welcome Dixxy666.